I impulsively bought a Garmin fēnix 7 shortly after they released the updated HRV and Training Status 2.0 features for the watch. This video walks through some of those features and tries to answer the question around whether it’s worth upgrading from the fēnix 6 to the fēnix 7.…
Review
Specialized BG Dual Gel MTB/Gravel Cycling Gloves
Good gloves can be the difference between a comfortable ride and the opposite. Big fan of these Specialized MTB/Gravel gloves.…
Castelli Men’s Free Protect Race Bib Shorts : Do They Prevent Road Rash?
I bought these Free Protect Race bib shorts specifically for gravel riding after the last… er.. actually time before the last time I crashed… Fugh… rubber side down, rubber side down, rubber……
Bell Z20 Aero MIPS Bicycle Helmet
Cool, comfortable, cost effective, and highly rated by Virginia Tech. There is very little not to like about the Bell Z20 Aero MIPS bicycle helmet…
The best kind of gifts are those that you need, or want, but don’t know that you need, or want but once you have them fill the gap in an indispensable way. The KitBrix modular system was exactly that thing for me.…
Lezyne Gravel Digital Drive Floor Pump
While I can appreciate Lezyne’s bold claims around what this floor pump can do; I just wish they were actually true. That said, disingenuous marketing doesn’t stop it from nailing the floor pump fundamentals though.…
Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Gravel Tire
In the vast collection of all-rounder gravel tires, I think the Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss stands out. It’s not the lightest, or the fastest, or even the most puncture resistant. It’s strength is in the balance of these factors, while delivering a comfortable ride. …
Wheels Manufacturing BB30 Bearing and Clip Kit
Croder 5-bolt 110BCD Spirit Spider for SRAM AXS 8-bolt
It was more of a challenge to find a 5-bolt 110BCD spider for a SRAM Force AXS crankset than I expected. Fortunately, despite the odd name, the Croder Spirit Spider might just be the thing I was looking for. https://www.crodercycling.com/product/f3b3bfa2-7ac4-41f1-b581-e054ed695264…
Stone 110BCD 5-Bolt Spider for SRAM AXS 8-Bolt Cranks
I was searching for a good solution for running 5-Bolt 110BCD road chainrings on a SRAM AXS crank I recently picked up for a good price, and found this spider from Stone Bike which promises exactly that. Unfortunately, it is not fit for purpose.…